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9 Minuten
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In this episode: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid car imports to 350,000 per year from December. Also: A cyberattack disrupted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food and causing fires.
Heute: EU begrenzt Hybridauto-Importe aus China · Cyberangriff stört Kühlanlagen in Supermärkten.
Today’s German focus: keine ... mehr = no longer / not anymore. Vocabulary: die Kühlanlage (refrigeration system), der Kühlschrank (refrigerator), die Temperatur (temperature).
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In this episode: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid car imports to 350,000 per year from December. Also: A cyberattack disrupted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food and causing fires.
Heute: EU begrenzt Hybridauto-Importe aus China · Cyberangriff stört Kühlanlagen in Supermärkten.
Today’s German focus: keine ... mehr = no longer / not anymore. Vocabulary: die Kühlanlage (refrigeration system), der Kühlschrank (refrigerator), die Temperatur (temperature).
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Iran calls the US response to its peace terms inadequate, while a second attack on Riyadh airport kills one person and injures 11. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and urges advanced AI companies to improve safety as experts warn that hostile states could steal powerful models.
Heute: Iran nennt US-Antwort unzureichend · Großbritannien stärkt Cyberabwehr.
Today’s German focus: berichteten = reported. Vocabulary: der Diebstahl (theft), die Verschlüsselung (encryption), die Überwachung (monitoring).
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In this episode: Iran calls the US response to its peace terms inadequate, while a second attack on Riyadh airport kills one person and injures 11. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and urges advanced AI companies to improve safety as experts warn that hostile states could steal powerful models.
Heute: Iran nennt US-Antwort unzureichend · Großbritannien stärkt Cyberabwehr.
Today’s German focus: berichteten = reported. Vocabulary: der Diebstahl (theft), die Verschlüsselung (encryption), die Überwachung (monitoring).
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8 Minuten
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Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Winterthur is testing a plan to leave autumn leaves in a park, helping the soil and wildlife. Also: Germany could make driving licences several hundred euros cheaper by reducing special driving lessons, theory questions and bureaucracy.
Today’s German focus: sich zersetzen = to decompose. Vocabulary: der Boden (soil or ground), die Nährstoffe (nutrients), die Struktur (structure).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-11
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Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Winterthur is testing a plan to leave autumn leaves in a park, helping the soil and wildlife. Also: Germany could make driving licences several hundred euros cheaper by reducing special driving lessons, theory questions and bureaucracy.
Today’s German focus: sich zersetzen = to decompose. Vocabulary: der Boden (soil or ground), die Nährstoffe (nutrients), die Struktur (structure).
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: A Nikon microscopy video competition gets a new winner after the previous winner is disqualified over alleged AI use. Also: Shein's UK revenue rises 26% to £2.58 billion, overtaking British rival Asos as scrutiny grows over duty-free small parcels.
Heute: Neuer Sieger beim Nikon-Wettbewerb · Sheins Umsatz in Großbritannien steigt.
Today’s German focus: Das Plusquamperfekt = the pluperfect. Vocabulary: Der Wettbewerb (the competition), Der Beitrag (the entry or submission), Der Ausschluss (the disqualification or exclusion).
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In this episode: A Nikon microscopy video competition gets a new winner after the previous winner is disqualified over alleged AI use. Also: Shein's UK revenue rises 26% to £2.58 billion, overtaking British rival Asos as scrutiny grows over duty-free small parcels.
Heute: Neuer Sieger beim Nikon-Wettbewerb · Sheins Umsatz in Großbritannien steigt.
Today’s German focus: Das Plusquamperfekt = the pluperfect. Vocabulary: Der Wettbewerb (the competition), Der Beitrag (the entry or submission), Der Ausschluss (the disqualification or exclusion).
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite and plans to start its commercial space internet service soon. Also: A UK study finds that Brexit, COVID-19 lockdowns, the Ukraine war and Liz Truss's mini-budget had lasting effects on mental health.
Heute: Amazon baut den tausendsten Satelliten · Krisen belasten die psychische Gesundheit.
Today’s German focus: den = the (accusative masculine article). Vocabulary: die Umlaufbahn (orbit), die Rakete (rocket), der Hersteller (manufacturer).
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In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite and plans to start its commercial space internet service soon. Also: A UK study finds that Brexit, COVID-19 lockdowns, the Ukraine war and Liz Truss's mini-budget had lasting effects on mental health.
Heute: Amazon baut den tausendsten Satelliten · Krisen belasten die psychische Gesundheit.
Today’s German focus: den = the (accusative masculine article). Vocabulary: die Umlaufbahn (orbit), die Rakete (rocket), der Hersteller (manufacturer).
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: Mistral releases Le Chonk, a one-trillion-parameter open model designed to compete with leading models from the US and China. Also: A study finds that Zavodovski Island lost more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025.
Heute: Mistral veröffentlicht Le Chonk · Starker Rückgang bei Zügelpinguinen.
Today’s German focus: zahlreicher als = more numerous than. Vocabulary: der Rückgang (the decline), die Ursache (the cause), die Nahrungskette (the food chain).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-08
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In this episode: Mistral releases Le Chonk, a one-trillion-parameter open model designed to compete with leading models from the US and China. Also: A study finds that Zavodovski Island lost more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025.
Heute: Mistral veröffentlicht Le Chonk · Starker Rückgang bei Zügelpinguinen.
Today’s German focus: zahlreicher als = more numerous than. Vocabulary: der Rückgang (the decline), die Ursache (the cause), die Nahrungskette (the food chain).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-08
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7 Minuten
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In this episode: Physicist Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Also: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect it from AI deepfakes.
Heute: Francis Halzen gewinnt den Nobelpreis · Meloni will ihre Stimme schützen.
Today’s German focus: merken ... nichts = to notice nothing. Vocabulary: die Stimme (voice), die Aufnahme (recording), der Schutz (protection).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-07
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In this episode: Physicist Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Also: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect it from AI deepfakes.
Heute: Francis Halzen gewinnt den Nobelpreis · Meloni will ihre Stimme schützen.
Today’s German focus: merken ... nichts = to notice nothing. Vocabulary: die Stimme (voice), die Aufnahme (recording), der Schutz (protection).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-07
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places over privacy concerns. Also: Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly wins Brazil's first presidential election round, sending him and Lula da Silva to a runoff on 25 October.
Heute: Norwegen plant Verbot für KI-Brillen · Brasilien wählt in einer zweiten Runde.
Today’s German focus: hat ... gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: der Kandidat (candidate), die Wahlrunde (election round), der Wähler (voter).
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In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places over privacy concerns. Also: Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly wins Brazil's first presidential election round, sending him and Lula da Silva to a runoff on 25 October.
Heute: Norwegen plant Verbot für KI-Brillen · Brasilien wählt in einer zweiten Runde.
Today’s German focus: hat ... gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: der Kandidat (candidate), die Wahlrunde (election round), der Wähler (voter).
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the world rally title after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: A huge AI datacentre planned near Dalby divides Queensland residents over jobs, power use, and risk.
Heute: Evans gewinnt den Rallye-Weltmeistertitel · Riesiges Rechenzentrum in Queensland geplant.
Today’s German focus: hatte = had. Vocabulary: Das Gelände (the site or area of land), Die Kühlung (the cooling), Die Unterschrift (the signature).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-05
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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the world rally title after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: A huge AI datacentre planned near Dalby divides Queensland residents over jobs, power use, and risk.
Heute: Evans gewinnt den Rallye-Weltmeistertitel · Riesiges Rechenzentrum in Queensland geplant.
Today’s German focus: hatte = had. Vocabulary: Das Gelände (the site or area of land), Die Kühlung (the cooling), Die Unterschrift (the signature).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-05
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: South Korean golfer Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold and earns an exemption from military service. Also: Polymarket users place $77,507 in bets on whether major banks, including HSBC and Lloyds, will fail by year-end.
Heute: Tom Kim gewinnt Gold bei den Asienspielen · Wetten auf den Zusammenbruch großer Banken.
Today’s German focus: unter Druck setzen = to put under pressure. Vocabulary: die Sorge (concern), der Druck (pressure), die Abhebung (withdrawal).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-04
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In this episode: South Korean golfer Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold and earns an exemption from military service. Also: Polymarket users place $77,507 in bets on whether major banks, including HSBC and Lloyds, will fail by year-end.
Heute: Tom Kim gewinnt Gold bei den Asienspielen · Wetten auf den Zusammenbruch großer Banken.
Today’s German focus: unter Druck setzen = to put under pressure. Vocabulary: die Sorge (concern), der Druck (pressure), die Abhebung (withdrawal).
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Researchers say Alibaba's popular Qwen AI model censors topics about China and may spread the Chinese government's viewpoint. Also: The G7 plans to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease supply pressure and lower prices.
Heute: Qwen zensiert bestimmte Themen · G7 gibt Öl und Diesel frei.
Today’s German focus: wollte = wanted. Vocabulary: die Reserve (reserve), der Preis (price), die Versorgung (supply).
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In this episode: Researchers say Alibaba's popular Qwen AI model censors topics about China and may spread the Chinese government's viewpoint. Also: The G7 plans to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease supply pressure and lower prices.
Heute: Qwen zensiert bestimmte Themen · G7 gibt Öl und Diesel frei.
Today’s German focus: wollte = wanted. Vocabulary: die Reserve (reserve), der Preis (price), die Versorgung (supply).
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Google sends a refrigerator-sized satellite with four AI chips into space as a test for possible solar-powered data centers. Also: A new AI called Ataraxos beats top Stratego player Pim Niemeijer, using a second neural network to guess hidden piece ranks.
Heute: Google testet Chips im All · KI gewinnt gegen den Stratego-Spieler.
Today’s German focus: dauert = lasts. Vocabulary: der Rang (rank), die Flagge (flag), die Aufstellung (setup or arrangement).
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In this episode: Google sends a refrigerator-sized satellite with four AI chips into space as a test for possible solar-powered data centers. Also: A new AI called Ataraxos beats top Stratego player Pim Niemeijer, using a second neural network to guess hidden piece ranks.
Heute: Google testet Chips im All · KI gewinnt gegen den Stratego-Spieler.
Today’s German focus: dauert = lasts. Vocabulary: der Rang (rank), die Flagge (flag), die Aufstellung (setup or arrangement).
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9 Minuten
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In this episode: Eli Lilly reports greater weight loss from combining eloralintide with tirzepatide, but more patients stopped treatment because of side effects. Also: Nikon is reviewing a microscopy contest winner after scientists questioned whether AI influenced the image.
Heute: Lilly testet eine neue Medikamenten-Kombination · Nikon prüft einen umstrittenen Siegerbeitrag.
Today’s German focus: sich bewegen = to move. Vocabulary: das Wasserzeichen (watermark), das Merkmal (feature or characteristic), die Unterlagen (documents).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-01
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In this episode: Eli Lilly reports greater weight loss from combining eloralintide with tirzepatide, but more patients stopped treatment because of side effects. Also: Nikon is reviewing a microscopy contest winner after scientists questioned whether AI influenced the image.
Heute: Lilly testet eine neue Medikamenten-Kombination · Nikon prüft einen umstrittenen Siegerbeitrag.
Today’s German focus: sich bewegen = to move. Vocabulary: das Wasserzeichen (watermark), das Merkmal (feature or characteristic), die Unterlagen (documents).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-01
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9 Minuten
Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Eli Lilly reports greater weight loss from combining tirzepatide with eloralintide, but more patients stopped treatment because of side effects. Also: Nikon is re-evaluating a microscopy contest winner after scientists questioned whether AI was used in the video.
Heute: Lilly kombiniert zwei Medikamente · Nikon prüft ein Gewinner-Video.
Today’s German focus: verloren = lost. Vocabulary: die Dosis (dose), der Gewichtsverlust (weight loss), die Nebenwirkung (side effect).
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In this episode: Eli Lilly reports greater weight loss from combining tirzepatide with eloralintide, but more patients stopped treatment because of side effects. Also: Nikon is re-evaluating a microscopy contest winner after scientists questioned whether AI was used in the video.
Heute: Lilly kombiniert zwei Medikamente · Nikon prüft ein Gewinner-Video.
Today’s German focus: verloren = lost. Vocabulary: die Dosis (dose), der Gewichtsverlust (weight loss), die Nebenwirkung (side effect).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-10-01
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8 Minuten
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In this episode: Origin Genomics tests gene-editing technology on human embryos to prevent inherited diseases, but legal and safety concerns remain. Also: After large protests in Spain, an 87-year-old Madrid tenant can return home with her old rent for eight years.
Heute: Gen-Technik für gesunde Babys · Proteste helfen älterer Mieterin.
Today’s German focus: werden = to become; used to form the future. Vocabulary: die Miete (rent), der Protest (protest), die Wohnung (apartment or home).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a2-2026-09-30
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In this episode: Origin Genomics tests gene-editing technology on human embryos to prevent inherited diseases, but legal and safety concerns remain. Also: After large protests in Spain, an 87-year-old Madrid tenant can return home with her old rent for eight years.
Heute: Gen-Technik für gesunde Babys · Proteste helfen älterer Mieterin.
Today’s German focus: werden = to become; used to form the future. Vocabulary: die Miete (rent), der Protest (protest), die Wohnung (apartment or home).
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